Whiplash
Key points about treatments
Your pain and stiffness should start to get better within a few days. You should see your doctor if your symptoms are very bad or get worse, or if you don't feel better after a few days.
- Keeping your neck moving as normally as possible helps to stop it from stiffening up.
- Taking painkillers that you buy at a pharmacy may help with the pain.
- Using a firm, supportive pillow at night might help.
- Resting your neck in a soft collar probably won't help.
This information was last updated on Dec 15, 2009
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